The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 23,100

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 4.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.2
71.9
77.9
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
103.4
168
106.3
172.4
168 in
Length
172.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
AU
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
94 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
31.97 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
42 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
835 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft